On this podcast, we talk about: The promise of MicroLED technology. Samsung’s newest TV lineup. When to buy a new TV. LG’s rollable TV. Now playing: Watch this: MicroLEDs and more: Staring into the future of TVs (The… 5:38 The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the day, brought …

Leaked images of the LG G8 ThinQ just snatched the spotlight from the phone’s upcoming debut at Mobile World Congress. The pictures appear to be marketing renders of the LG G8 ThinQ, showing off the upcoming flagship phone in its entirety. They were posted on Twitter by Evan Blass, a reliable and prolific source of prerelease information. LG G8 ThinQ pic.twitter.com/ytPzOP3Rlo …

Samsung has opened up reservations for the Galaxy S10 a week ahead of its debut. If you’re quick to sign up, you’ll have early access to preordering and could have your new phone by March 8, the company said. Samsung also says its trade-in system could save you up $550. A reservation will also net you $50 in “instant credit” …

If you have a Rolex or a Breitling or even a Patek Philippe, you’d probably be reluctant to swap out your expensive status symbol for a cheaper model, even if it is newer, smarter and offers you a whole host of features a traditional timepiece just can’t provide. But you might be willing to change the strap. At least that’s …

If you’re an iPhone owner and you’re thinking about getting a smartwatch, you have to at least consider the Apple Watch. Sure, it’s crazy expensive, and there are affordable alternatives like the Amazfit Bip (currently on sale for just $67.49). Thankfully, the Apple Watch does occasionally go on sale, dipping from crazy expensive to I-can-maybe-swing-that. Today, for example, and while …

I’m dribbling a basketball in one hand, with a phone in the other, adjusting the tightness on a pair of Nike’s Bluetooth-connected, self-tying Adapt BB sneakers on my feet. The futuristic shoes, which go on sale for $350 on Feb. 17, alternate between boa constrictor-tight and comfy slipper-loose as I toggle through the app like a child flicking a light …

Lawmakers representing rural districts are skeptical about T-Mobile’s promise that its $26 billion merger with Sprint will bring lightning-fast 5G wireless broadband to their hometowns. And they weren’t shy about letting the companies’ executives know during a hearing before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Wednesday. Rep. Peter Welch, a Democrat from Vermont, criticized T-Mobile and Sprint for not …

Google says it’s been fighting hard against malicious developers and their bad apps.  The search giant on Wednesday said the Google Play Store now scans more than 50 billion apps on users’ devices every day in order to identify and stop bad apps, according to a post on the Android Developers Blog. The Play Store rejected at least 55 percent more app …

I always say that cheap things come to those who wait. Turns out sometimes cheap things come again, because this super popular pre-Super Bowl deal just returned.  Today only, and while supplies last, Best Buy once again has the Insignia 24-inch LED TV with built-in Fire TV for just $99.99 (plus tax). That’s $50 off the regular price. See it …

Fujifilm is a master of retro camera design, and it’s continuing its trend of capitalizing on that to challenge the leaders in its class, the new Sony A6400 and last year’s Canon EOS M50.  Its new X-T30, the step-down enthusiast model from the powerhouse X-T3 and successor to the X-T20, inherits a lot of capabilities from the more expensive X-T3 …

Instagram’s apparently working on making its direct messaging available on desktop apps and web browsers. Tipster Jane Manchun Wong tweeted screenshots of browser-based and desktop versions of Instagram Direct on Tuesday, before noting that the Facebook-owned social media service had disabled access to the prototype she’d found. Instagram is testing Direct on Web pic.twitter.com/bpdY9bep24 — Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane) February …

Twitter is testing a feature that would make it easier to check out an account without leaving your timeline.  The social network said Wednesday that a small portion of iOS users can now tap any handle in a tweet to see a preview of an account. From there, they can choose to tap “follow,” then jump right back to their …

A Google smartwatch. A new Nest Cam. An updated Google Home. A budget Pixel 3 Lite. These are devices are all coming this year from Google, according to Nikkei Asia (via 9to5Google). The report underscores some of the rumors that have already been floating around regarding the search giant’s product plans for 2019. The Google smartwatch — which would likely be called the …

Your “digital detox” might not be as helpful as you think, according to an online survey by augmented reality company Mojo Vision. The company asked more than 1,000 people in September about their attitudes on tech distraction and how they try to curb device dependence. Most respondents said they periodically moderate their screen time or cut devices from their lives. …

Apple is expected to unveil its rumored video service and a news subscription service at an event March 25 at its Cupertino, California, campus, according to reports this week. But don’t expect to see revamped Airpods or a new iPad Mini, one report said. Apple didn’t respond to a message seeking comment about the video service details.  Both video and news …